---
title: "Provision of Maintenance Services for Accommodation Repairs Aboard RSS Discovery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0671b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Provision of Maintenance Services for Accommodation Repairs Aboard RSS Discovery

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0671b8

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, based in Southampton, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for maintenance services aboard the RRS Discovery. This procurement, under the industry category of reconditioning services of ships or boats, falls within the services main procurement category. The buying organisation initiated the process via a direct method below the competition threshold, therefore no competitive tendering was involved. The contract for yard works includes cabin en-suite shower repairs, carpet replacements, galley ducting cleaning, and bulkhead modifications. This maintenance must adhere to OEM specifications and relevant ISO standards. The contract period is from 23 March to 27 April 2026, with the award stage marked as active on 23 March 2026.

This contract presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in maritime maintenance services, particularly SMEs like Shield Environmental Services Limited, which has won the contract. Such businesses need to demonstrate capability in providing OEM-standard maintenance and adhere to stringent industry standards. Companies experienced in the maritime sector, especially those with expertise in ship and boat reconditioning, could find similar opportunities beneficial to their business development by providing tailored services that meet the specific requirements of sub-central government organisations like the National Oceanography Centre.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of accommodation repair services as part of the RRS Discovery refit, including repairs to cabin en-suite shower flooring, replacement of damaged or worn cabin carpet, essential cleaning of galley ducting to remove grease deposits, modification of bulkheads to include access hatches to facilitate maintenance, and ongoing maintenance of galley fabric including tiled flooring. All works must be carried out to OEM specifications and in accordance with all relevant ISO standards, using OEM or equivalent standard spares, completed within the stated timeframe (from Monday 23 March to Monday 27 April).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026402-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 27 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,227 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHIELD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 15:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026402-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026402-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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